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Eyeglasses (limited) Medicare covers one pair of eyeglasses with standard frames (or one set of contact lenses) after cataract surgery that implants an intraocular lens. You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, and the Part B deductible applies.

so this tells me that if you need reg old glasses, then NO, they don't unless I've read it wrong

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"it's so nice to be insane, cause no-one ask you to explain" Helen Reddy cc 1974

"Many people, especially in the gay community, turn to oral sex as a safer alternative in the age of AIDS. And with HIV rates rising, people need to remember that oral sex is safer sex. It's a reasonable alternative."

"Many people, especially in the gay community, turn to oral sex as a safer alternative in the age of AIDS. And with HIV rates rising, people need to remember that oral sex is safer sex. It's a reasonable alternative."

I am curious to know if those ugly super focus glasses are any good . I have diabetes and my vision changes from day to day so the concept of eye glasses you can focus is intriguing to me . I could care less if they look stupid if they work , I'm sick of spending money on glasses that may or may not work from day to day . The reviews online are mostly positive .

After my bout of blindness from the crypto, I was left with horrid vision. My first pair of trifocals were horrendous and I hated the lines. For me, progessive lenses were easier to get accustomed to than the regular lenses. I purchased a cheap pair from glassesshop to test out the site. I have since purchased several pairs from them. I purchased progressive no-line trifocals with the transition lenses for under $300. They would have cost almost $700 at a brick and mortar store.

I have also been fortunate to meet a gentleman at the VFW who retired as an optometrist. He replaced the lenses in my expensive frames with new lenses for $175 with the same progressive no-line transition lenses.

The transition lenses are not an option for me. Ever since I had that mass removed from my optic nerve, I've been left with a severe light sensitivity.

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After I have my left eye "fixed" next week, I will probably be able to get by with reading glasses.

I have also ordered glasses online; mine were from eyebuydirect.com, and they turned out GREAT. If you are ordering progressives, you must know your PD (pupillary distance); luckily, I was able to get that from my previous eyeglasses prescription. Cost for progressives (no transitions; I don't like my other ones) was about $82. Beats the hell out of the $600 my previous ones cost. Will certainly check out the site JK mentions.....

HUGS, Alan

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Actually, I like the idea of not wearing readers as well as not ever buying sun glasses again, so I thought the price was worth it, the 1st place I went they wanted $700 bucks and a discount of $90 bucks if I bought new frames........

My jaw DROP to the floor and I kindly told them thanks you, but I'm gonna shop around, the 2nd place wanted $536 bucks, and i had my own frames, those would have cost $159 more, so the 3rd place was the lowest price for me, so I took the plunge..

Had I've known about what JK told me & what Greg and Alan just said, I probably would have saved $200 bucks on a pair

« Last Edit: July 19, 2012, 10:04:20 AM by denb45 »

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Dennis......You know I speak off the top of my head most of the time, not bothering to look up information.ButI am over 65 and have MEDICARE and the supplemental HMO (BC/BS Keystone 65). Its the HMO that covers eye glasses...and eye exams....and I get a new pair of glasses every two years. I go to a eye glass shop APPROVED BY THE HMO, tho. ( No fancy stuff there.)Now, Kurt is on disability and has MEDICAID plus supplemental HMO. He can get new glasses every two years and new glasses following catarect surgery anytime.

I guess you dont have the supplemental HMO with your Medicare, Dennis? Its worth it....only $155. a month for me.

The VA provides those eligible 2 free glasses/frames per year. After a four eye operations for Graves Opthalmolopathy and Strabismus I qualified. Small consolation though. I'm in heavy prisms for farsight and no prisms for reading. I'm all messed up between 10 inches and 2 feet. I would die to have a pair of progressives.

I wish I could wear progressive/ multifocals. I have a pair that were a lot pricier than standard specs but try as i might I found them impossible to function in. So I have separate readers and distance glasses. the multifocals are relegated to being 'the spare pair' in case I break any of the others.

I can't wear progressives either, Harley. They made me nauseous when trying to look between far away and close up.

I experienced nausea at first too, so I just took it slow in wearing them, like an hour every day then more and more. Mine was worse when I went up and down stairs. After a few weeks I was fine. Of course, since I don't own a car/drive regularly there wasn't pressure for me to wear them if I didn't want to.

Tortoise is in...you'll look fabulous. Always take care of your eyes. Same goes for your teeth. It's a lot harder to make it without either and especially without both.

I go with metal floating-lens frames. Just looks better on my face. I get new frames about every six years. Takes forever to find something I like...and, as usual, it's always the most expensive frame in the house.

But I figure if you average out the cost over the years it's not so much. At least that's the excuse I use.

I'm with you on this eyeglass deal. My eyesight has been getting worse and worse, so I decided to make the best of it. Your frames sound great. I bought a pair of Armani's and got $200 off through my MedAdvantage insurance. If you have MedAdvantage through Blue Cross or Blue Shield I believe they will pay for a new pair of glasses each year. All plans differ though. I also need progressive lens. But at Sears I've bought about four pair with nice frames, not truly designer, progressive and transitional for a reasonable price. Plus I hear Costco is amazing for getting great eyewear at a great price. If you have a MedAdvantage plan check with them about helping you with your eyewear. It has really helped me.

"Many people, especially in the gay community, turn to oral sex as a safer alternative in the age of AIDS. And with HIV rates rising, people need to remember that oral sex is safer sex. It's a reasonable alternative."

Ok, some of you did ask me to post pics of the new classes, well they just arrived today (I pick them up and I'm wearing them now) they are so clear, now I can readclose-up and see far away, and that was my goal, so here they are enjoy em'

Please discuss , if you want, feedback is encouraged

Hugs

DEN

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Ok, some of you did ask me to post pics of the new classes, well they just arrived today (I pick them up and I'm wearing them now) they are so clear, now I can read

Hugs

DEN

Ed and I thing they look great on you. You wear them well, They also look durable. The transitions, are the next lenses I have to get. It gets to be such a pain in the ass, having to clip sunglasses over the lenses. I already had my eye exam, just need to pick out the frames and lenses now.

Isn't it nice being able to see distance and seeing print, without having the lines?

Hi DennisThe new glasses are classic! Love them.Um...do the lenses darken in bright light? Seems they are dark.Also....what about your trip to DC? Were you there to see the quilt, etc.Maybe this is in another thread.

Joel, yes the lenses are transition, they darken in the sun, hence I never have to take them off the bi-focal is invisible, and I'm still getting used to them....

No. unfortunately I didn't get to see the quilt in D.C. but I've seen it threw out the yrs. for the last 20 yrs ( at least some of it)

I went on-line and looked up the county I lived in and found2 of my last partners part of the quilt, I've see it before in person, but not on-line, it was very moving after all these yrs. to see it in that way, kinda bitter sweet feeling came over me w/ some tears

Thanks for the feedback about my new glasses, (and all you other eye-glass-wearers) it much appreciated (feedback is always good)

Sorry I missed you & Kurt @ this yrs. AMG 2012, but hey, there is always next yr.

Hugs

DEN

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I walked past Uncles, home of the older lush, and the place is completely closed down. They opened up the walls on Camac and I'm betting they're going for a Woody's 2.0 look when it reopens. Hopefully it will look better than 12th Scare Command's rechristening as Club iCandy.

Oh yea, the gay couple that owns Tavern on Camac.....bought out UNCLES and is in the process of redoing the place. More power to them..... as they seem to be the only G...A...Y...couple making an effort to udate the tired old bar scene.